Causes of World War I
Grade 11th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the complex factors that led to the outbreak of World War I.
Warm-Up Video
HISTORY · 3:24
How a Wrong Turn Started World War I | History
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Archduke Franz Ferdinand's chauffeur, Leopold Loa, made a wrong turn in Sarajevo, setting in motion a chain of events that led to World War I.
- 2
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip, a member of a Serbian nationalist group, prompted Austria-Hungary to seek support from Germany to declare war on Serbia.
- 3
Following Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia, a series of alliances triggered a domino effect, leading Germany, Russia, France, and Great Britain to declare war on each other.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Identify three distinct factors that contributed to the outbreak of World War I, beyond just the assassination itself, as described in the video.”
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